Why do authors write in a particular style? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
to convey meaning in writing
to convey meaning in writing
to keep readers interested
to keep readers interested
to demonstrate their understanding
to demonstrate their understanding
to highlight different sources
to highlight different sources
to use their work in different formats
to use their work in different formats
Grammar and Punctuation 2 Unit Test
9 of 149 of 14 Items
Question
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Erika helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables.
Which revision of this sentence uses commas accurately?
(1 point)
Responses
Erika helped, the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables.
Erika helped, the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables.
Erika helped the elderly woman, with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables.
Erika helped the elderly woman, with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables.
Erika helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with vegetables.
Erika helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with vegetables.
Erika, helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables.
Authors use specific words to create a certain feeling because they want readers to focus on which aspect of the words?(1 point)
Responses
spelling
spelling
point of view
point of view
connotation
connotation
perspective
connotation
Which sentence includes an example of a correlative conjunction?(1 point)
Responses
AJ plays football and baseball.
AJ plays football and baseball.
The parade ended when the rain moved in.
The parade ended when the rain moved in.
Sarah does both gymnastics and dance.
Sarah does both gymnastics and dance.
I would have enjoyed the movie more if it had subtitles.
Sarah does both gymnastics and dance.
In which sentence is the modifying phrase placed incorrectly?(1 point)
Responses
Before she leaves for school, Ana needs to wash the dishes.
Before she leaves for school, Ana needs to wash the dishes.
To accomplish her goal, Ana needs to wash the dishes, clean her room, and vacuum the living room rug.
To accomplish her goal, Ana needs to wash the dishes, clean her room, and vacuum the living room rug.
Ana wants to buy new athletic shoes from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Shoe Empire.
Ana wants to buy new athletic shoes from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Shoe Empire.
If the dishes are not washed, Ana will not receive her weekly allowance.
Ana wants to buy new athletic shoes from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Shoe Empire.
Erika helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with vegetables.
Use the sentence to complete the activity.
Jessica ate the cookies that her daughter baked for her.
In one to two sentences, identify the bold words as an independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase, and explain their functions within the sentence.
(2 points)